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September 10, 2018
14 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Jane Hackett arrived at 7:54 PM; she is not shown as voting before then.
Present: Michael Smart, Arthur Mathews, Kenneth DiFazio, Fred Happel, Haugh, Christopher Heffernan, Michael Molisse, Ed Harrington, Brian McDonald, Jane Hackett
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jane Hackett arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the minutes of the April 30, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the April 30, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MINUTES Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the April 30, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2018
Approve the minutes of the June 4, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2018
Approve the minutes of the June 12, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Ordinance Committee Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2018 Ordinance Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2018
Approve the minutes of the June 18, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Budget/Management Committee Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2018 Budget/Management Committee meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Approve the minutes of the July 30, 2018 Special Town Council meeting
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the July 30, 2018 Special Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Special Town Council Meeting Minutes of July 30, 2018 A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the minutes of the July 30, 2018 Special Town Council meeting and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Public Hearings
Open the public hearing on 18 112
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 112 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“PUBLIC HEARINGS 18 112-Traffic Regulations-Legion Field Vicinity A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to open the public hearing on 18 112 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. This was published on August 31, 2018. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 112-Traffic Regulations-Legion Field Vicinity
Close the public hearing on 18 112 (Traffic Regulations-Legion Field Vicinity)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 112 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
Jane Hackett had not yet arrived and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to close the public hearing on 18 112 and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. President Smart reported that the matter is in deliberation in committee (Ordinance) and a meeting will be scheduled. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 111-Community Preservation Committee-Study for Smelt Brook at Weymouth
Refer measure 18 111 to the Budget/Management Committee (Community Preservation Committee-Study for Smelt Brook at Weymouth)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 111 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 111 to the Budget/Management Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 113-Traffic Regulations-Pingree Vicinity Associated with New Driveway Access-
Refer measure 18 13 to the Ordinance Committee (Traffic Regulations-Pingree Vicinity Associated with New Driveway Access-)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 13 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 13 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 114-Traffic Regulations Jackson Square Parking Restrictions
Refer measure 18 114 to the Ordinance Committee (Traffic Regulations Jackson Square Parking Restrictions)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 114 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to refer measure 18 114 to the Ordinance Committee and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 115-Reappointment to the Board of Library Trustees-Donna Shea
Approve the reappointment list
A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the reappointment list and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“18 115-Reappointment to the Board of Library Trustees-Donna Shea CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth reappoint Donna Shea of 37 Heritage Lane to the Board of Library Trustees, for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. 18 116-Reappointment to the Historical Commission-Jenn Weiss-Donovan CFO Brian Connolly requested on behalf of the Mayor that the Town of Weymouth reappoint Jean Weiss-Donovan of 4 Payne Avenue to the Historical Commission, for a term to expire on June 30, 2021. A motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve the reappointment list and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
18 117-Home Rule Petition-Posthumous Retirement Rank of Officer Michael
Consider measure 18 117 UNDER 2-9b, same night action (Home Rule Petition-Posthumous Retirement Rank of Officer Michael)
A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 18 117 UNDER 2-9b, same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to consider measure 18 117 UNDER 2-9b, same night action and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Approve 18 117 (Home Rule Petition-Posthumous Retirement Rank of Officer Michael)
A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve 18 117; that the Town of Weymouth approve the home rule petition and final submission to the General Court of Massachusetts for enactment and was seconded by Councilor Molisse.
From the minutes
“A Motion was made by Vice President Mathews to approve 18 117; that the Town of Weymouth approve the home rule petition and final submission to the General Court of Massachusetts for enactment and was seconded by Councilor Molisse. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews, second: Molisse)
Adjournment
Adjourn the meeting
MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Town Council has been scheduled for Monday, September 17, 2018. At 8:06 PM; there being no further business, a MOTION was made by Vice President Mathews to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Councilor. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED.” (Motion: Mathews)
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